Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S S Dillow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: S S Dillow Elementary serves the eastern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with most residing about 0.6 miles from the zone's edge and the furthest point being 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
S S Dillow Elementary School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
S S Dillow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S S Dillow Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6867 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S S Dillow Elementary School's ranking?
S S Dillow Elementary School is ranked #6867 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are S S Dillow Elementary School often compared to?
S S Dillow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William James Middle School, Mcrae Elementary School, T A Sims Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend S S Dillow Elementary School?
432 students attend S S Dillow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of S S Dillow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S S Dillow Elementary School?
S S Dillow Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does S S Dillow Elementary School offer ?
S S Dillow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is S S Dillow Elementary School part of?
S S Dillow Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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